Hawkins Associates Ltd Audit Job in Kenya

Hawkins Associates Ltd.

Head of Internal Audit

• One of the largest providers of transport solutions in the East African region and a franchise holder of some of the best known motor vehicle brands in the world, seeks to recruit a Head of Internal Audit.
• The successful candidate will review, develop and implement internal controls, policies, procedures as well as risk management tools and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an annual audit plan for approval by the board audit committee and ensure that this is executed within the prescribed time frame;
• Manage audits, verification of the company’s asset register, carry out investigations and implement recommendations and corrective measures;
• Discuss audit findings with the stakeholders being audited, recommend workable solutions to address weaknesses identified and provide business advisory services;
• Provide continuous business review and performance assessment to ensure improvement in the audit system and in the company’s overall objectives, e.g. its mission and vision;
• Develop and use appropriate risk, governance and compliance management tools to identify potential challenges and to effectively mitigate them;
• Liaise with external auditors and update the board audit committee on all audit matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree in Commerce or a related field of study;
• Fully qualified CPA (K) or ACCA; CISA certification will be an added advantage;
• 7 years audit experience preferably gained in a large corporate organization and / or in a leading international professional auditing firm;
• Effective communicator with managerial, organizational and people management skills.
• An attractive salary and benefits package will be negotiated with the selected candidate and there are excellent prospects for career advancement in the company.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th April 2012 Ref. No:231/AY/DN

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

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